noun
Uncommon
Nemo
NEE-moh
Nemo (noun) means a clownfish, especially as a pop-culture reference. Example: “The kids wanted a nemo for their fish tank.”
noun
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A clownfish, especially as a pop-culture reference.
"The kids wanted a nemo for their fish tank."
How to use Nemo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, informal name for a clownfish, popularized by the movie.
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Etymology
From Latin nemo ("no one"); the clownfish sense comes from the character Nemo in the animated film Finding Nemo.
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What does “Nemo” mean?
The word “Nemo” means a clownfish, especially as a pop-culture reference. In plain terms, a casual, informal name for a clownfish, popularized by the movie.
How do you pronounce “Nemo”?
“Nemo” is pronounced NEE-moh (/ˈniːmoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Nemo” in a sentence?
Here is “Nemo” used in a sentence: “The kids wanted a nemo for their fish tank.”
What part of speech is “Nemo”?
“Nemo” is a noun.
Where does the word “Nemo” come from?
The word “Nemo” comes from Latin. From Latin nemo ("no one"); the clownfish sense comes from the character Nemo in the animated film Finding Nemo.
Is “Nemo” a common word?
“Nemo” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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